Ocean Chemistry and Carbon Dioxide Absorption

What happens when oceans absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

• It creates carbonic acid in the waters.

• It releases oxygen into the atmosphere.

• It forms sulfuric acid in the waters.

• It increases the ocean's temperature.

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Which chemical reaction occurs when carbon dioxide and water combine in the ocean?

• CO₂ + H₂O → H₂CO₃

• CO₂ + O₂ → CO₃

• H₂O + O₂ → H₂O₂

• CO₂ + H₂ → CH₄

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What does carbonic acid "steal" from marine organisms for their shells?

• Calcium

• Carbonate

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

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What is the chemical formula for carbonic acid?

• H2O

• CO2

• H2CO3

• HCO3-

Which of the following marine organisms are affected by the reaction of carbonic acid with carbonate?

• Sharks

• Coral

• Dolphins

• Whales

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What is the purpose of injecting sulfur particles into the stratosphere according to the geo-engineering proposal?

• To increase global warming

• To reflect energy away and solve global warming

• To enhance ocean acidification

• To reduce atmospheric oxygen levels

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What is a potential environmental concern related to the geo-engineering proposal mentioned?

• Increased biodiversity

• Ocean acidification

• Enhanced plant growth

• Decreased air pollution

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What is the effect of CO₂ from volcanic vents on some coral species?

• They become more colorful.

• They stop making skeletons and live without them.

• They grow larger skeletons.

• They become extinct immediately.

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How do some species of snails adapt to seawater with a pH as low as 7.2?

• They grow larger shells.

• They change color.

• They grow smaller shells.

• They stop growing shells.

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How might ocean acidification affect jellyfish and sea grasses?

• They may suffer.

• They may benefit.

• They will remain unaffected.

• They will become extinct.

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